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Geomega Resources Inc. ("GeoMegA" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:GMA)

Highlights of the news release are:



--  Simultaneous separation of selected heavy REE ("HREE") and light REE
    ("LREE") 
--  Separation of HREE easier compared to LREE 
--  Separation of neighbour REE such as Dysprosium/Terbium and
    Neodymium/Praseodymium 
--  Conceptual separation process diagram (see graphic results)



Geomega Resources Inc. ("GeoMegA" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:GMA), is
pleased to announce the successful conclusion of tests confirming physical
separation of neighbour rare earth elements ("REE") based on free flow
electrophoresis technology. GeoMegA's proprietary physical separation process
has the potential to reduce the capital required to build separation facilities
compared to conventional techniques (i.e. fractional precipitation, ion exchange
and solvent extraction), optimize REE recovery and mitigate environmental
impacts. 


"Once the boundaries between the multiple disciplines of applied science fade
out, a new technology emerges and it is where the effort of our innovation is
devoted to." comments Dr. Pouya Hajiani, Process Engineer of GeoMegA.


The objective of this series is to unveil the prominent potential of the
technology to separate REE in a continuous process. Five (5) sets of tests using
different separation protocols have been selected for the neighbour series. They
consist of three (3) multi-element tests (A, B and C) associated with two
complementary binary tests (B+ and C+).




--  Synthetic mixture A contains Ytterbium (Yb), Dysprosium (Dy), Terbium
    (Tb) and Europium (Eu) representing the heavy to medium REE; 
--  Synthetic mixture B contains Europium (Eu), Neodymium (Nd), Praseodymium
    (Pr) and Lanthanum (La) representing the medium to light REE; 
--  Synthetic mixture B+ is the corresponding binary mixture to B,
    containing Pr and Nd. This result demonstrates the elemental separation
    of neighbours (i.e. Nd and Pr) when they occur together in some channels
    during the first separation pass (see figure 2, channels 59 to 62); 
--  Synthetic mixture C contains Europium (Eu), Praseodymium (Pr), Cerium
    (Ce) and Lanthanum (La) representing the light REE; 
--  Synthetic mixture C+ is the corresponding binary mixture to C,
    containing Ce and Pr. This result demonstrates the elemental separation
    of neighbours (i.e. Pr and Ce) when they occur together in some channels
    during the first separation pass (see figure 4, channels 64 to 69).

--  All tests have been performed in a single pass using a laboratory scale
    prototype equipment; 
--  Total REE concentration is approximately 1 g/L (65 millimolar).



The graphic results (CLICK HERE) highlight the following features of the technology:



--  Multicomponent separation of REE attained in a single pass; 
--  100% purity separation of HREE is achievable in a single pass in the
    current process condition; 
--  100% purity separation of medium to LREE is achievable in two passes in
    the current process condition; 
--  100% purity separation of LREE is achievable in a continuous loop in the
    current process condition.



The next testing program of separation is to be performed on a commercial mixed
REE concentrate. This round will aim to separate all REE and to address
complexities of a real commercial mixture, including impurities. This program
will also serve as a benchmark for future developments. 


"Physics, when understood correctly, is predictable. The perfect binary
separation of Nd and Pr with the currently limiting prototype equipment
highlights a development team in control. We will ballpark a development
timetable after the next testing program is completed." comments Simon Britt,
President and CEO of GeoMegA.


Added value of REE separation

The selling price of a mixed REE concentrate is evaluated according to the
distribution of each REE and the impurities of the composition. As finished
products require high purity individual REE, the value of the REE in a mixed
concentrate is reduced by a significant percentage, i.e. between 25% and 100%.
The reduction is based on the criticality (importance vs supply risk) of each
REE. Currently, the most critical REE are neodymium (Nd) and dysprosium (Dy) due
to increasing demand for powerful permanent magnets.


NRCC Boucherville research facilities

The neighbour series tests were performed by the Company's development partner
in Germany. The Company conducted all analyses at the National Research Council
Canada laboratory in Boucherville, Canada. The analyses were done on every
sample using ICP-OES spectrometer.


Dr. Pouya Hajiani, process engineer, supervised and approves the technical
information of this news release. 


About GeoMegA (www.geomega.ca)

GeoMegA, which owns 100% of the Montviel rare earth elements/niobium project
located in Quebec, is a mineral exploration and development company focused on
the discovery and sustainable development of economic deposits of metals, such
as rare earth elements, niobium and graphite, in Quebec. GeoMegA is committed to
meeting Canadian mining industry standards and distinguishing itself with its
innovative engineering, stakeholders engagement and its dedication to local
transformation benefits.


The common shares of GeoMegA shall resume trading on February 25, 2014. 

GeoMegA currently has 42,825,238 common shares issued and outstanding.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in the policies of TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for
the adequacy or accuracy of this release.


Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 

This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding our intentions
and plans. The forward-looking statements that are contained in this news
release are based on various assumptions and estimates by the Company and
involve a number of risks and uncertainties. As a consequence, actual results
may differ materially from results forecast or suggested in these
forward-looking statements and readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. We caution you that such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, as discussed in the Company's
filings with Canadian securities agencies. Various factors may prevent or delay
our plans, including but not limited to, contractor availability and
performance, weather, access, mineral prices, success and failure of the
exploration and development carried out at various stages of the program, and
general business, economic, competitive, political and social conditions. The
Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward- looking
statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Simon Britt
President and CEO
GeoMegA
(450) 465-0099
info@ressourcesgeomega.ca
www.geomega.ca

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